[nfbmi-talk] Snyder Administration: Day 116 update

Wed Apr 27 13:06:08 UTC 2011

Hi Jeff,

Braille will become unimportant when the print alphabet becomes unimportant 
for sighted folks. Technology only enhances the availability of information 
in Braille (like with refressible Braille, etc.) just like it gives sighted 
folks more availability to the printed word or other visually delivered 
information. It is illogical for some to assume that Braille is irrelevant 
solely because of the advent of technology just as, again technology doesn't 
make the printed word, or the basics of the alphabet irrelevant.

In fact while some dispute the content of what sighted kids are reading 
technology including computers to smart phones has caused reading and 
writing to go up dramatically. In fact the availability of information or 
the explosion of it has caused this to come into being. I mean kids are 
texting all the time for example.

Now, while there have been set backs the same thing goes for blind kids and 
thus Braille is not irrelevant technology or not.

The bottom line is that sighted folks need to learn to read and write. So do 
blind folks. The method, or medium might be different but the principles are 
the same.

Don't ever let those who are ignorant, or those who just don't know to take 
any tool for literacy, and the quest for information and knowledge away from 
you. It is the greatest arrow in your quiver to become a fully informed, 
independent and successful human being.

Bless you for the question sir!

Peace with Justice,

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jeff crouch" <jeffanel at gmail.com>
To: "NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] Snyder Administration: Day 116 update

i know this is off topic just want to know what you all think. some
boddy at my school asked me how important is braille, and i told them
it is very important, cause i know that technology is starting to take
over braille, but what would happen if technology was to brake. do you
think braille will die out in 10 to 15 years.. thinks

Jeff Crouch

On 4/26/11, J.J. Meddaugh <jj at bestmidi.com> wrote:
> How is this on topic for this list?
> Unless it's related to the MCB in some way, in which case I apologize.
>
> J.J.
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> From: "Larry Posont" <president.nfb.mi at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 7:05 PM
> Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Snyder Administration: Day 116 update
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>> Here is some information from the Snyder Administration, in case you are
>> interested.
>> Larry Posont
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Terri Reid
>> To: Larry Posont
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:11 AM
>> Subject: Snyder Administration: Day 116 update
>>
>>
>> April 26, 2011
>>
>>
>>
>> Greetings:
>>
>>
>>
>> Today marks Day 116 of the Snyder Administration. Just last week the
>> Governor announced our new director for the Department of Corrections.
>> Jackson County Sheriff Dan Heyns will be joining our team starting June 
>> 1.
>>
>> We thank Dick McKeon for his service as our interim director and look
>> forward to working with Dan Heyns.
>>
>>
>>
>> Governor Snyder also traveled to Cadillac for the first annual Governor’s
>> Breakfast at the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce.  A sold out crowd
>> greeted the Governor (along with some protestors) during his visit up
>> North. Governor Snyder made several other stops on this brief visit to 
>> the
>>
>> area. Here are some recent photos –
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> As has been reported, a compromise has been reached on the Governor’s tax
>> and budget plan. The tax plan portion should beginning working its way
>> through the Legislature this week. I encourage you to contact your
>> legislator and ask them to support the Governor’s plan. Budget hearings
>> are in full swing and both chambers are still confident that the budget
>> will be done by June 1.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tomorrow, Governor Snyder will present a special message on education
>> reform. This plan doesn’t reward schools and students for just showing
>> up – it rewards outcomes and performance. This proposal will drive high
>> expectations for an emerging system of schools and educators. We can no
>> longer accept the status quo and allow Michigan students to suffer due to
>> continued inaction. Following Governor Snyder’s remarks, you’ll be able 
>> to
>>
>> review the complete proposal online at www.michigan.gov/snyder.
>>
>>
>>
>> Below, please find a couple of interesting news reports you may not have
>> seen.
>>
>>
>>
>> The Toledo Blade: “Snyder shows unexpected political savvy”
>>
>> http://toledoblade.com/JackLessenberry/2011/04/22/Snyder-shows-unexpected-political-savvy.html
>>
>>
>>
>> The Detroit News: “Wolfram: Enough is as good as a feast”
>>
>> http://detnews.com/article/20110414/MIVIEW/104140346/Wolfram--Enough-is-as-good-as-a-feast
>>
>>
>>
>> Midland Daily News: “Our View: Bitter Medicine”
>>
>> http://www.ourmidland.com/opinion/article_95f21edc-b748-5ca8-b6d6-9d984f9c441c.html
>>
>>
>>
>> Snyder: State needs to reinvent education system
>>
>> http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/04/26/news/doc4db5b3717dbfb761303572.txt
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for all you do.  As always, please let me know if you have
>> questions or comments.
>>
>>
>>
>> Terri Reid
>>
>> Director of External Affairs
>>
>> Governor Rick Snyder
>>
>>
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